JAMESTOWN - The cleanup continues at the Jamestown Police Station on 2nd Street after it was flooded with water from a rain storm that passed late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the general … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Bret Apthorpe, the new superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools. The interview serves as an introduction of … [Read more...]
CASAC Receives $100,000 in Funding to Provide Prevention Services to Community Members
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council has received a $100,000 grant as part of a federal funding allocation by New York State. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Sept. 14 thru Sept. 20
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU SEPT 14 Back Room Radio Hour with Ryan Buzzetto and Steel Rails - … [Read more...]
Rally to Recover Jamestown Event Relocates to Sherwood Arts Complex
JAMESTOWN - A new location has been selected for the Rally to Recover Jamestown event scheduled for later this month. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council’s public safety committee informed the event organizer, Chanda Lynn of Jamestown, that … [Read more...]
Jamestown New School Superintendent Looks Forward to Serving District
JAMESTOWN - The new Superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools says he’s enjoying his first few weeks on the job. JPS Superintendent Dr. Bret Apthorpe took over as superintendent at the start of this month. He's replacing former Superintendent Tim … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Would be Owner-Occupied Residence if Purchased by Prospective Buyer
JAMESTOWN - The person who wants to be the historic Sheldon House from Jamestown Community College plans to make it an owner-occupied residence. That’s according to Jamestown City Council finance committee chair Tony Dolce, who updated the city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts On Fire – Bill Ward Discusses Return of Back Room Radio Hour
Originally airing Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Bill Ward, host of the Back Room Radio Hour radio show, about the start of the 2017-18 season, premiering Thursday, Sept. 14 at Trinity … [Read more...]
Mistrial Declared in Haffa Trial After DA Fails to Provide DNA Evidence to Defense
MAYVILLE - A mistrial has been declared in the trial involving a Cheektowaga man who stands accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Tuesday, Chautauqua County Judge David Foley … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Boards Moves Forward with Auction of Warehouse Property
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board held its first meeting with new Superintendent Bret Apthorpe during a regular board meeting Tuesday night. According to the Post-Journal, the board approved a resolution that there will be a public auction of … [Read more...]
